Packers Restructure Defense With Key Roster Changes

WHO:

packers.com - Kisean Johnson will wear No. 86 for Green Bay.

Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers, Johnathan Baldwin, Marlon Jones, Brian Gutekunst, Kisean Johnson

packers.com - Kisean Johnson, Cleveland Browns, Alabama State, Western Kentucky

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Packers waived injured safety Johnathan Baldwin and cornerback Marlon Jones, both of whom were injured.

packers.com - Kisean Johnson returns to the Packers after spending time on the practice squad during the 2025 postseason.

Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers waived injured safety Johnathan Baldwin and cornerback Marlon Jones.

packers.com - The Packers signed wide receiver Kisean Johnson and waived/injured safety Johnathan Baldwin II and cornerback Marlon Jones.

packers.com - Kisean Johnson is a first-year player who spent four seasons at Alabama State and one season at Western Kentucky.

WHERE:

packers.com - The transactions were announced by the Green Bay Packers.

WHEN:

packers.com - The transactions were announced on August 9, 2026.

packers.com - Kisean Johnson was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns on May 12, 2025.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Packers may have felt the injury to Johnathan Baldwin influenced their decision to waive him.

HOW:

packers.com - Kisean Johnson is 6-0 and weighs 216 pounds.

packers.com - Kisean Johnson earned third-team All-America honors from FCS Football Central and was a first-team All-SWAC selection during his time at Alabama State. He also earned second-team All-Conference USA honors during his season with Western Kentucky.

Kisean Johnson is making a return to the Green Bay Packers after spending time on the practice squad during the 2025 postseason, and he will wear No. 86. In a related move, the Packers waived injured safety Johnathan Baldwin and cornerback Marlon Jones, both of whom are currently sidelined. Standing at six feet tall and weighing 216 pounds, Johnson is set to contribute to the team's roster.